Unlock CRISPR: A Biotechnology Escape Room

Gene editing is reshaping medicine, agriculture and future STEM careers, yet many educators lack practical, classroom-ready ways to teach CRISPR and modern biotechnology. In this hands-on workshop, you will experience a biotechnology escape room as part of a research team solving a real-world genetic disorder. Analyze DNA sequences, identify mutations, evaluate CRISPR-based solutions and interpret simulated lab data while applying ethical reasoning to gene-editing decisions. Artificial intelligence tools are integrated throughout to support data analysis, scientific inquiry and research evaluation, reflecting how AI is transforming biotechnology careers. You will learn how to scaffold CRISPR concepts, integrate AI to support student inquiry and structure collaborative problem-solving that mirrors real-world biotechnology workflows. Leave with a complete escape room model that requires no specialized lab equipment, including step-by-step instructional materials, printable and digital student resources and adaptable templates that support differentiation across grade levels, ready to build scientific literacy, critical thinking and engagement in emerging STEM content. All workshops are BYOD and require All Access or Session + Registration to attend.